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Wednesday, May 15

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lady Long Rider, 7 p.m. H. Dutcher Community Room. Bernice Ende, experienced horse rider, member of the International Long Rider Guild, and author of the book Lady Long Rider will speak about her longdistance travels on horse back, experiences on the trail, and her relationship with her animals. A book signing will follow. No registration required. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: Olde Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15 at noon at Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a sandwich luncheon with an ice cream social. We will have an election of officers and vote for Senior of the Year. Money will be due for the Birthday Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at Fairways in Halfmoon at 12:30 pm. Cost will be $25.00 per person. For more information contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Presented by One Roof Saratoga. OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on Open Forge Night for an amazing demonstration by Expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Demos begin at 6:30 p.m. at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. INTRODUCTION TO STRAW BALE GARDENING: Wednesday, May 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is free to the public and will be held outdoors at the Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, North Greenbush. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. Limited seating provided; bring your own lawn chair. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at 518-272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Patchwork of Our Lives” luncheon on Wednesday, May 15, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. Paula DeVries gives a brief history of quilting, focusing on changes over the last 40 years. Peg Hart performs on the accordion and Dixie Westervelt talks presents “Surprising Packages – Some Delightful, Some Devastating.” Cost $16 inclusive Reservations are necessary no later than May 10 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at 518-869-0642 or Carol at 518-869-5253 to reserve. MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 101: The Ballston Spa Central School District will host an evening discussion on May 15, 2019 focusing on mental health and wellness in the school community in collaboration with the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS). It will begin at 6:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Mental Health and Wellness 101 presents an opportunity to reframe the conversation about mental health. Specific information to be discussed will include an understanding of mental health as an integral part of overall health and a continuum of wellness; a brief overview of the prevalence of youth mental health problems; the effects of mental illness on learning and student behaviors; signs and symptoms; risk and protective factors; and the promotion of coping strategies, help-seeking behaviors and the concept of recovery. Community members, parents and staff are all invited to attend and participate in this important conversation. For more information, please contact Collen Ferlo, BSCSD Health Leader, at 885-7150. PAYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Participants will navigate the financial aid process (FASFA) and develop strategies to pay for college by evaluating their current and future financial means as compared to their anticipated financial commitment. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., SEFCU Square, 469 State Street, Schenectady. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/ financialeducation to reserve your spot.

Thursday, May 16

OLD SARATOGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION: Meet Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, at the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitors Center at 7 pm as portrayed by singer and storyteller Eileen Mack. Open to everyone free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. 518-584-4129. SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Beyond Yellowstone and Yosemite: 7 National Parks Worth Visiting, noon, H. Dutcher Community Room.While Yellowstone and Yosemite receive millions of visitors every year, the National Park system includes scores of lesser known parks and monuments that are inspiring and often less crowded. Join Bernie Forman and Rhona Koretzky for a travel talk about lesserknown national parks of the west. They will talk about Bernie’s volunteer work every summer at Black Canyon of the Gunnison, as well as their travels to Colorado National Monument and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Grand StaircaseEscalante in Utah, to Craters of the Moon in Idaho, and to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. No registration required. SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. on May 16 at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta. BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9 near Siena College sponsors a Brooks BBQ on Thursday, May 16, starting at 4 p.m. Chicken dinner $11; chicken only $8; Rib dinner $13; ribs only $10. Take-outs only; no reservations. For information, call the church office at 518785-6789. The next BBQ will be on Thursday, June 13.

Friday, May 17

USED BOOK SALE & JR. FRIENDS CAMPAIGN: The Friends of the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale in the Program and Friends’ Rooms on the 2 nd floor of the library the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19, 2019. The schedule is as follows: Fri., May 17 1pm - 5pm; Sat., May 18 10am - 4pm; Sun., May 19 12pm - 3pm. Hard covers $1.00; Children’s books, trade books, and all paperbacks $.50; single CDs and DVDs $1.00; CD sets, DVD sets, and audio books $2.00; some special books priced slightly higher. Sunday is Bag Day! Fill a Hannaford bag of books for $1.00 or Buy a backpack for $10, or a tote for $11.50 and fill it for free! POLISH FOOD NIGHT: 5-8 p.m., Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany. Please feel free to bring friends and family. Call your order in early and pick it up on your way home! For more details, please visit www.albanypcc.com. GREENWICH SENIORS GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the VFW Pavilion, Abeel Ave, Greenwich. Buy something you have always wanted at the garage sale. Food Sale: Hot Dogs & baked goods available. Volunteer with us. Contact Marcia at 518-692-2932 to rent a table of your own at the VFW. FUNDRAISER YARD SALE: Furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, clothes and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17, 18, & 19 at 479 Rowland St. in Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Orchestra on The Common concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. CHARLTON CHATTER BOOK CLUB: The book club discusses “Harvest” by Tess Gerritsen. 1 p.m., Charlton Community Center, 784 Charlton Road.

Saturday, May 18

SPRING AUTO SHOW: The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host its annual Spring Auto Show on Saturday, May 18 (rain date Sunday, May 19) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park. The show plays a major role in funding the museum’s distracted driving safety programs, vehicle restoration programs and educational exhibits. The Spring Auto Show engages car lovers of all ages with spectators receiving free entry to this year’s event. As part of this year’s show, there will be a special thematical display of vehicles from the 1960s. This will enhance the Wheels of Change: Cars and Culture of the Sixties exhibit inside the museum. However, vehicles of all makes and models are welcome to register for the Spring Auto Show. Pre-registration for display vehicles is $10, and day of registration is $20. All registered vehicles will receive two regular admission tickets to the Museum and all pre-registered vehicles will receive two spectator’s tickets to this year’s 2019 Saratoga Auto Auction happening at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 20 and 21. USED BOOK SALE & JR. FRIENDS CAMPAIGN: The Friends of the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale in the Program and Friends’ Rooms on the 2 nd floor of the library the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19, 2019. The schedule is as follows: Fri., May 17 1pm - 5pm; Sat., May 18 10am - 4pm; Sun., May 19 12pm - 3pm. Hard covers $1.00; Children’s books, trade books, and all paperbacks $.50; single CDs and DVDs $1.00; CD sets, DVD sets, and audio books $2.00; some special books priced slightly higher. Sunday is Bag Day! Fill a Hannaford bag of books for $1.00 or Buy a backpack for $10, or a tote for $11.50 and fill it for free! NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40.00. To Register: call John Rinko at (518) 5842221 or E-Mail: Rinko Driving School. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. GREENWICH SENIORS GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the VFW Pavilion, Abeel Ave, Greenwich. Buy something you have always wanted at the garage sale. Food Sale: Hot Dogs & baked goods available. Volunteer with us. Contact Marcia at 518-692-2932 to rent a table of your own at the VFW. ADK TABLETOP DAY 2 FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPRING: ADK Tabletop Day 2: Fellowship of the Spring, is returning to the Glens Falls Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 18th. The event organizers, Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers along with local game design company First Stall Productions, LLC, are inviting tabletop game enthusiasts from around the area to gather and play games, have some fun, and raise some money for their chosen charity, Extra Life. ADK Tabletop Day 2 will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00AM to 10:00PM at the glens Falls Elks Lodge, located at 32 Cronin Rd. in Queensbury.